The Weishaupt Family Foundation
The Weishaupt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, it gave $101,500 through 20 grants to organizations including New Orleans-area nonprofits, a school, a university, and organizations working in areas such as housing assistance, volunteer service, environmental stewardship, and STEM education for girls.
The Weishaupt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weishaupt Family Foundation gave $102K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $101,500
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,075
- +37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,220,309
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Weishaupt Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Weishaupt
Mailing address: 1241 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 729-0888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weishaupt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tres Doux Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 85 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 6% to Alabama, and 6% to New York. The listed recipients included organizations in New Orleans and Metairie, Louisiana; Auburn, Alabama; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Weishaupt Family Foundation gives
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $115K (2021). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tres Doux Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $25,000 |
| Hotel Hope New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $10,000 |
| Morris Jeff School New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $10,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn University, AL | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $6,000 |
| Cooper Union New York, NY | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $6,000 |
| Friends of Bayou St John New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $5,000 |
| Hagars House New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $5,000 |
| Hands on New Orleans New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Spartans New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $5,000 |
| The 18TH Ward New Orleans, LA | To Assist in the Organizations Tax Exempt Mission | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,220,309 | $35,339 | $120,836 | $101,500 | 20 | $101,500 | $16,003 | $104,452 |
| 2023 | $1,966,633 | $41,122 | $99,516 | $85,000 | 23 | $85,000 | $26,606 | $90,499 |
| 2022 | $1,668,124 | $31,877 | $121,795 | $108,500 | 20 | $108,500 | $18,582 | $97,007 |
| 2021 | $2,122,483 | $22,841 | $128,559 | $115,000 | 21 | $115,000 | $9,608 | — |
| 2020 | $1,908,597 | $53,519 | $102,171 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $51,413 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weishaupt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Hotel Hope describes its mission as providing housing and assistance for women and children in need of housing. Hands On New Orleans says it engages, empowers, and transforms the community through volunteer service. Friends of Bayou St. John describes its work as promoting appreciation, responsible recreation, and incentives for a healthy, accessible bayou. Electric Girls says it builds girls’ confidence and capabilities through science, technology, engineering, and math programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $101,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest awards included $25,000 to Tres Doux Foundation, $10,000 each to Hotel Hope and Morris Jeff School, and $6,000 each to Auburn University and an individual recipient
Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Friends of Bayou St. John, Hagar’s House, Hands On New Orleans, New Orleans Spartans, and The 18th Ward. The filing gives the purpose for these grants as assisting the recipients’ tax-exempt missions.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing says to send requests to the foundation’s manager and names Jennifer Weishaupt as the contact. Restrictions on awards are listed as not applicable. Deadline: 12/31 is listed; the filing does not specify a year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Weishaupt as president and Erich Weishaupt as vice president.
The Weishaupt Family Foundation is led by Jennifer Weishaupt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Weishaupt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erich Weishaupt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Weishaupt Family Foundation
How much does The Weishaupt Family Foundation give each year?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation gave $102K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 23 grants.
What is The Weishaupt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $5,075, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weishaupt Family Foundation give grants?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (6%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (18 grants).
Who are The Weishaupt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tres Doux Foundation ($25,000), Hotel Hope ($10,000) and Morris Jeff School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Weishaupt Family Foundation?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Weishaupt Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Hotel Hope describes its mission as providing housing and assistance for women and children in need of housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weishaupt Family Foundation?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Weishaupt Family Foundation's EIN?
The Weishaupt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2843724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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